Clinical Resesrch Oncology Pharmacist

• Jul 2023 - Present

Pharmacist on Locum

• Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

Was hired to temporarily stand in for an employee who had gone on leave. My achievements included: · Applied Kaizen 6-S principles to improve order and efficiency in the pharmacy. · Dispensed medicines based on valid prescriptions. · Consulted with physicians to ensure that patients receive the right medicines at appropriate doses. · Pharmacovigilance. Guided on the appropriate handling of suspected PQMs. · Received medical supplies from suppliers and retrieving them to the dispensing area. · Counseled patients on medication use and adherence Show less

Palliative Care Practicum

• Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

Practicum following the completion of the course on Introduction to Palliative Care. I performed the following functions under the guidance of experienced Palliative Care Specialist: Pain assessment || Pain management || Breaking bad news || Assessment of palliative care needs in the four domains (physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains) Practicum following the completion of the course on Introduction to Palliative Care. I performed the following functions under the guidance of experienced Palliative Care Specialist: Pain assessment || Pain management || Breaking bad news || Assessment of palliative care needs in the four domains (physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains)

Pharmacist Intern

• Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

Industrial Pharmacy rotation.▪️Deciphered the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for pharmaceutical manufacturing ▪️Appreciated the process of procuring and receiving raw materials and packaging materials ▪️Learned about dispensing of raw materials, granulation, and blending of raw materials▪️Appreciated the process of manufacturing tablets, capsules, and dry powder suspensions▪️Went through the process of manufacturing liquid preparations ▪️Appreciated aseptic technique for manufacturing sterile products ▪️Learned about the processing of water for manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, and the HVAC system ▪️Went through SOPs, batch manufacturing records, product dossiers, and other relevant documents ▪️Appreciated product development, regulatory affairs, and marketing.▪️Participated in in-process quality assurance (IPQA), quality assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC) Show less

Pharmacist Intern

• Sep 2022 - Nov 2022

Community pharmacy training▪️Worked and learned under the guidance and supervision of an experienced registered pharmacist. ▪️Familiarized with various brands of medicine in the Kenyan market; ▪️Scrutinized prescriptions for validity and appropriateness ▪️Received medicine from suppliers.▪️Calculated and arranged medicine in shelves.▪️Dispensed medicine as per valid prescriptions.▪️Performed blood pressure monitoring. ▪️Conducted random blood sugar tests and fasting blood sugar tests.▪️Tested for malaria and dispensed anti malarial medicines ▪️Counseled clients who voluntarily checked in to purchase HIV self-test kits and pregnancy test kits.▪️Screened for TB and other conditions and referred suspected cases for further attention.▪️Advised clients on healthy lifestyle for combating hypertension, diabetes and obesity.▪️Dispensed contraceptive products such as condoms, emergency pills, and oral contraceptives while advising clients appropriately.▪️Participated in day-to-day cleaning, sorting, and setting of the workplace. ▪️Had an introduction to accounting for retail pharmacy▪️Learned the principles of stock management and general operations in the community pharmacy. ▪️Collaborated and cooperated with the team of pharmaceutical technologists at the premise. Show less

Pharmacist Intern

• Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

Primary healthcare internship training.▪️Diagnosed and treated uncomplicated malaria in both children and adults. ▪️Screened for tuberculosis, pneumonia, and intra-abdominal helminth infestation among other community-acquired infections.▪️Educated patients on how to prevent infections, appropriate use of antibiotics, and storage of medicines at home.▪️Advised two couples on family planning, elaborating on the available options. I then referred them for further assistance. ▪️Cautioned my clients on potentially harmful products that they should be wary of such as the Chinese contraceptive 'Sofia'. ▪️Initiated the process of disposal for expired medicines by preparing a comprehensive list of items that had outlived their shelf lives and forwarding to the Sub- County pharmacist through the facility in-charge. ▪️Quarantined the expired items in a separate room within the store for further processing by the relevant authorities. ▪️Conceptualized an approach to minimize expiries within the primary health care facility.▪️Conducted stock takes every month and helped arrange medicine in the store.▪️Kept records of S11▪️Prepared monthly reports on medicine consumptions. ▪️Monitored stock levels, reported suspected poor-quality medicines.▪️ Collaborated with colleagues from different cadres.▪️Consulted within the team for better outcomes of care.▪️Participated in KAIZEN flagship project and worked together with the team to implement the 6-S approach to workplace safety and efficiency. Show less

Pharmacists Intern

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

Hospital pharmacy training with the Ministry of Health and supervised by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. ▪️Rotated in pediatrics pharmacy (Pharmacy 3), Inpatient oncology pharmacy, the main pharmacy, the COC pharmacy, KPCC pharmacy, CCC pharmacy, pharmacy 15, pharmacy 8, Endocrinology pharmacy, pharmacy 5, and the drug store. ▪️Participated in ward rounds in the adult medical wards and in pediatric oncology wards. ▪️Controlled treatment sheets and rationalize doses. ▪️Prepared medicines for inpatients, dispensed medicine for outpatients and for discharged patients. ▪️Conducted patient education and counseling. ▪️Compounded individualized pediatric doses of furosemide, spironolactone, levetiracetam, sildenafil, and phenobarbitone. ▪️Prepared oncology chemotherapy medicines. ▪️Billed for medicines using the Funsoft software, billed using the COC software, and charged oncology clients for NHIF payments. ▪️Dispensed ARVs, anti-TB drugs, PrEP and PEP, and anti-diabetic medicine. ▪️Collaborated with nutritionists and learned the critical role of proper nutrition on health. ▪️Learned about the UNAIDS 95.95.95 goals for combating HIV in line with the SDG-3. ▪️Participated in PMTCT clinic and counselled clients on how to prevent the vertical transmission. I was amazed at the tremendous success that PMTCT efforts have yield. ▪️Learned the principles of Medication Therapy Management. ▪️Deciphered Procurement and inventory management in public hospitals, and teamwork within a large healthcare team. ▪️Attended MDTs on Pediatric Oncology and CMEs on Communication, Diabetes, and Asthma management. ▪️Practiced the GEMBA-KAIZEN 6-S approach to workplace safety and efficiency. Show less

Pharmacy Attachee

• Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

Industrial Attachment ▪️Learned to work in a tightly controlled system. ▪️Integrated in a larger team with diverse professionals. ▪️Observed strict timelines and tight system controls that characterize pharmaceutical manufacturing. ▪️Appreciated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Product Dossiers, and other requisite documentations. ▪️Deciphered the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). ▪️Appreciated the production process for ointments, tablets, capsules, and sterile products from the acquisition of raw materials to the dispatch of finished products to the market. ▪️Learned about the design, construction, and maintenance of a proper manufacturing unit. ▪️Observed proper gowning, grooming, and hygiene. ▪️Appreciated the concepts of air locking, air conditioning, and lightning appropriate for pharmaceutical manufacturing. ▪️Participated in the quality control laboratory. Show less

Pharmacy Attachee

• Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

Industrial attachment ▪️Learned the role of community pharmacists in the management of community-acquired infections like flu, cough, uncomplicated skin conditions, and other minor illnesses. ▪️Participated in teamwork ▪️Learned about OTC medicine, prescription-only medicines, and cold-chain products. ▪️Learned how to use Pharmacy Software in the community pharmacy for dispensing and inventory management. ▪️Received medicine from suppliers, priced them, and stored medicine appropriately. ▪️Performed mini stock takes at the facility to monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and any form of damages. ▪️Learned the process of patient counseling, referral, and screening for conditions like TB, diabetes, and hypertension. Show less

Pharmacy Attachee

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

Industrial attachment ▪️Rotated in the Main Pharmacy, Pharmacy 8, Comprehensive Care Center (CCC) Pharmacy, and Accident and Emergency (A&E) Pharmacy. ▪️Appreciated Pharmacovigilance Tools ▪️Performed extemporaneous preparations under supervision ▪️Attended ward rounds with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. ▪️Processed prescriptions under the guidance of experienced pharmacists. ▪️Dispensed medicine under supervision. ▪️Learned how to bill using the fun-soft software. ▪️Reviewed two cases on Diabetes and Hypertension. ▪️Had an introduction to comprehensive care for malaria, TB, and HIV. ▪️Appreciated the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV at the the PMTCT clinic. Show less

Pharmacy Attachee

• May 2016 - Oct 2016

Pharmacy practice practical sessions organized by the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice at the School of Pharmacy. The fortnight sessions were supervised by Dr Bururia and the KNH. ▪️Observed how pharmacists work ▪️Assisted in retrieving medicine from the shelves ▪️Performed extemporaneous preparation of drugs like furosemide under guidance and supervision. ▪️Scrutinized prescriptions to understand the features of a valid prescription Pharmacy practice practical sessions organized by the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice at the School of Pharmacy. The fortnight sessions were supervised by Dr Bururia and the KNH. ▪️Observed how pharmacists work ▪️Assisted in retrieving medicine from the shelves ▪️Performed extemporaneous preparation of drugs like furosemide under guidance and supervision. ▪️Scrutinized prescriptions to understand the features of a valid prescription